Friday, February 17, 2012

BLOCK 8 OF MILLENNIUM GARDEN

I had skipped block eight of Millennium Garden and went on to nine. I forget why but it could be that I wanted to think about how I was going to construct it. This is a sort of New York Beauty style of block only no sharp points. The rounded points are created with applique. One round on each section had a partial curve instead of a full piece. I don't know how to describe it any better than that. I decided to change the width between bumps and have a full curved section. Anyhow, here is my version of the block.

I have shown the star blocks previously. I just went ahead and pieced together a section. I discovered that there is a small block that goes on the lower left of this that there is no mention of in the pattern. You can see it on the completed quilt picture and in the quilt layout diagram but nothing tells you to make it. Fortunately, it is leaf shapes that are used elsewhere in the quilt and will be no problem to make the block.

I got a new book in the mail. And at a good sale price. Unfortunately, Sharon from Daisy Cottage Quilts is now sold out of them.

This is the book of Jan Patek quilt patterns put out by Quiltmania. The photography is wonderful in the book. I didn't count them but I think the write-up said there are thirty patterns. Some I already have in my collection but enough of them I did not to make it well worthwhile to purchase. I already started cutting out the backgrounds for the pattern "Christmas 101" that is in the book.

I am doing applique today on one of "The Bible" quilt blocks that have been an on-going project. One more large block after this one and the applique will be done.

I had to read it twice, but I understand what you are saying. I think you had the perfect plan. I remember having difficulties and ultimately was unsuccessful in getting an even looking block using the original pattern. I love how yours has turned out.

Your block turned out great! The pattern I used had already been redrafted by someone else, so mine came out similar to yours. The original version bothered me with the way it was designed - guess I'm not so much of a true folk artist...

Really love all the fabrics you are using and its fun to follow your progress.